[quote name=\'dzinkin\' post=\'159611\' date=\'Aug 4 2007, 08:46 PM\']
[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'159610\' date=\'Aug 4 2007, 08:42 PM\']
[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'159605\' date=\'Aug 4 2007, 05:16 PM\']
Here's an interesting question: since these are both Merv's properties (CW/J!), can they do that?
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No, that's not interesting, because it doesn't make a damned bit of sense. That's akin to suggesting that no G/T show could air opposite each other.
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I think he's referring to the situation with Dr. Phil, where stations are contractually prohibited from airing it opposite Oprah Winfrey.[/quote]
And the same applies for Rachael Ray, which can't air against Oprah but can air against Dr. Phil and does in a variety of markets.
As for in my neck of the woods, given that the affiliate list for Crosswords lists WTEN, I'd be shocked if it didn't take the 12:30 PM slot where the second run of Jeopardy ends.